A wellbeing and support centre is encouraging people to drop-in to an open day to mark World Cancer Day.

Staff at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s Cancer Wellbeing and Support Centre will be on hand on Wednesday, February 4 from 10am to 3pm to welcome members of the community to the free, drop-in event to mark World Cancer Day.

The event is open to everyone including patients, carers, family members, healthcare professionals, and anyone seeking information, reassurance, or support. World Cancer Day is observed globally each February to raise awareness about cancer, promote prevention and encourage action to reduce its impact.

A hospital spokesperson said: “The event will shine a light on the centre’s non-clinical support services, which play a vital role alongside medical care.”

Attendees will be able to meet the centre team – including Caroline Howarth, Macmillan information and support manager and Jane Cumming, Macmillan Cancer Care patient navigator – and find out more about support available for:

Financial concerns

Emotional and listening support

Hair loss

Diet and nutrition

Exercise and wellbeing

Local services and carers’ support

Practical and emotional help from partner organisations

Vicky Mitchell, Macmillan information and support manager, said: “World Cancer Day is an important opportunity for us to open our doors and show that support goes far beyond clinical care.

“We’re here for anyone affected by cancer – whether that’s patients, families, carers, or people simply looking for information and reassurance. Our aim is to support the whole person, not just the diagnosis.”

The event is informal and no booking is required.